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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,030.60, 12,047.70 and 2,484.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,030.60, 12,047.70 and 2,484.20 is: 3,726.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,030.60 : 12,047.70 = 2,484.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,030.60/12,047.70 = 2,484.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,030.60x = 12,047.70 × 2,484.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,030.60x = 29,928,896.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,928,896.34/8,030.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.86

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